The passage of scripture for today's short thoughts is found in Hebrews 9:15. Here the author writes, "And for this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, in order that since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance."
This is one of those "gold mine" passages of scripture. It is a Bible verse that you could spend days or months or even years exploring its depths. Without a doubt, much has been written about the many truths that it speaks of. A sound preacher of the Gospel would find sufficient material to preach sermon upon sermon. In keeping with my desire to share only "short thoughts" in this forum, I will simply touch a few of the topics on which one might ponder the wonders of our Lord.
"This reason": The efficacious blood of Christ.
"The mediator": "For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."
"A death": A most unique death. "And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross."
"The redemption": Redeemed by the precious blood of Christ.
"Transgressions": Our sins.
"Those who have been called": Sovereign election. Lavished grace. The kind intention of His will. Predestined.
"The promise of eternal inheritance": His promise. His children. His presence.
Praise the wonderful and gracious word of God!
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